Nicole Amaya
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
A compassionate and driven High School Drama and English Teacher, focused on the well-being and empowerment of young people in educational settings. A skilled facilitator dedicated to fostering safe and engaging learning environments that allow students to reach academic, social and emotional success. Is approachable and demonstrates educational excellence when it comes to classroom management, developing curriculum and working across faculty.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary School Teacher
Department Of Education
07.2020 - Current
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of inclusivity and provided well-organised classroom structure to help students succeed.
- Developed ongoing communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning outcomes and student well-being.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and used data-informed practice to improve pedagogies.
- Planned, developed, and executed lessons and assessment items aligned with Australian Curriculum and Queensland Curriculum of Assessment Authority.
Secondary School Teacher
Ormiston College
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of excellence and provided well-organised classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Developed strong communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning and student progress.
- Developed flexible 'learning from home' lessons and content during COVID-19.
- Supervised extra-curricular interschool sporting events and training outside of school hours.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records and reports.
Education
Masters of Teaching - Secondary Education
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Drama
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD12.2017
Skills
- Specialised Drama Teacher
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Differentiated Instruction
- Progress Reporting
- Team Collaboration
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Theatre
I have a strong passion for maintaining my skills, experience and artist-connections outside of teaching, in the world of theatre. Theatre helps me maintain a well-balanced life and brings me immense joy; a sentiment that I promote to my Drama students.
In 2021, I collaborated and performed in 'Tangerine Hour' at Metro Arts, with theatre company NDRNCE, and later performed with Mercury's Wings Theatre Company in our adaptation of 'King Lear'. In 2022, I reprised my role in Mercury's Wings 'King Lear' and performed in 'A Midsummer Nights Dream'. I later went on to perform at Backbone Festival, in a devised performance named 'Pierrot'. In 2023, I have since renewed my role in 'A Midsummer Nights Dream'.
My connections to Brisbane and Gold Coast theatre allows me to continue to learn through ongoing professional development.
Timeline
Secondary School Teacher
Department Of Education
07.2020 - Current
Secondary School Teacher
Ormiston College
01.2020 - 06.2020
Masters of Teaching - Secondary Education
Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Drama
Queensland University of Technology
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